Stroke Association

Selby stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

30 November 2016 10:52

Selby stroke survivor Brendon Ormsby, 56, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme annual reports - the Stroke Association comments

29 November 2016 11:07

The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme has published concerns over NHS staffing levels and variations in stroke care.

Handforth stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

28 November 2016 14:17

Handforth stroke survivor George Oliver, 70, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

The Stroke Association calls on runners to race at Silverstone

28 November 2016 11:00

The Stroke Association is appealing to runners to help conquer stroke, by joining the charity’s team at the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 12 March.

The Stroke Association responds to the 2016 Autumn Statement

23 November 2016 16:05

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his first Autumn Statement

Lesley Joseph and Duncan Norvelle present Royal Mail with a special Stroke Association award

23 November 2016 13:06

Royal Mail has for the second year running, been presented with the Corporate Supporter of the Year award at the Stroke Association’s annual Life After Stroke Awards.

Mitcham stroke survivor adds her voice to Lost for Words campaign

21 November 2016 10:10

Mitcham stroke survivor Holly Holmes, 28, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

Berkshire stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

18 November 2016 14:19

Berkshire stroke survivor Larry Miller, 59, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

Leicester stroke survivor triumphs over tragedy and wins national award

18 November 2016 12:56

A three-time stroke survivor has been presented with an Award for Volunteering, sponsored by LighterLife, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards.

Maldon physiotherapist wins professional excellence award for services to stroke

18 November 2016 12:31

Maldon physiotherapist, Christine Brown, has been presented with a Professional Excellence Award, sponsored by Omron, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards.

East Midlands stroke survivor scoops national award

18 November 2016 12:29

A 59-year-old stroke survivor has been presented with an Adult Courage Award, sponsored by Pink Lady, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards.

14 year-old stroke survivor wins national courage award

18 November 2016 12:00

Connor Lynes, 14, from Hull has been presented with a Young People’s Courage Award sponsored by Royal Mail, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards.

Swale Stroke Group honoured with national award

18 November 2016 11:51

The Kent based Swale Stroke Group has been recognised for the support they offer local stroke survivors at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Swale Stroke Group received the award, sponsored by Gloup, from Rudolph Walker, in recognition for the outstanding help, advice and encouragement they offer local stroke survivors.

Hampshire stroke survivor scoops national award

18 November 2016 11:22

Hampshire stroke survivor Sean Crane has been presented with an Adult Courage Award sponsored by Vision Express at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Sean, 71, from Milford-on-Sea received his award, received his award from Floella Benjamin and Dave Hill, in recognition of his passion and commitment in helping other stroke survivors in his community.

Wakefield stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign

18 November 2016 11:12

Wakefield stroke survivor John Fox, 76, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.

Septuagenarian stroke survivor wins national carer award

18 November 2016 11:03

A 70-year-old carer has been presented with a National Carer Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingleheim, at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. Paul Massey from Griton, in the East of England, received the award from Alistair Stewart and Laura Tobin for recognition of his selfless work as a carer to his ex-wife, who had a stroke two years ago.

London stroke survivor scoops creative arts award

18 November 2016 10:36

London stroke survivor and sculptor John Somerville has been presented with a Creative Arts Award at the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards. John, 65, the creator of a life-sized statue of Mike Milligan in a Grade II listed building in High Barnet, received the award from Andrew Marr and Makcus Birdman in recognition of his commitment to rebuilding his life after stroke.